NWI gambling boat revenues hit headwinds – nwitimes.com

NWI gambling boat revenues hit headwindsnwitimes.comRevenues at Northwest Indiana casinos declined across the board in April, reflecting a statewide trend. Revenues sagged an overall 9.65 percent at the five Northwest Indiana casinos in April, with each boat realizing lower revenues during the month … and more »

Gambling charge influences decision to not renew contracts for 2 Cleveland marinas – Plain Dealer

Plain Dealer Gambling charge influences decision to not renew contracts for 2 Cleveland marinasPlain DealerCLEVELAND, Ohio — A gambling charge filed last summer against the former operator of two state-managed Cleveland marinas is one reason the company was not offered new contracts this year, an Ohio Department of Natural Resources spokesman said. and more »

Casino developer: ‘Oversaturation’ can backfire – SouthCoastToday.com

The Star-Ledger – NJ.com Casino developer: 'Oversaturation' can backfireSouthCoastToday.comOwner David Cordish warns that the expansion of casino gambling can't go unchecked forever. “I don't know how we can control the politicians; they certainly don't understand the word 'oversaturation,'” Cordish said. FILE – In a Feb.Developer: Pols can't keep approving new casinosWall Street JournalCasino developer fears [...]

Gambling, telecom bolster lobbying bottom line – Jacksonville Daily Record

Gambling, telecom bolster lobbying bottom lineJacksonville Daily Recordby Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida The 2012 legislative session was a good time for lobbyists to know about the rapidly changing telecommunications industry or to hook up with a casino company. That much is obvious from newly filed …

News Minute: Here is the latest Florida news from The Associated Press – wflx

News Minute: Here is the latest Florida news from The Associated Presswflx(AP) – Jimmy Buffett tells gambling regulators that opening his new Margaritaville Casino and Resort will be exciting, but creating jobs along his native Mississippi Gulf Coast has been a rewarding experience, too. Buffet was in Jackson today when the … and more »

Developer: Pols can’t keep approving new casinos – BusinessWeek

Developer: Pols can't keep approving new casinosBusinessWeekShe listed Massachusetts, Texas and Florida as prime spots for new casinos, and said even traditionally hostile states such as Georgia, the Carolinas and Kentucky are considering legalizing them. "Frankly, some of these opportunities are the best … and more »

2 plead no contest in Florida A&M hazing case – WSET

2 plead no contest in Florida A&M hazing caseWSETPanelists at a major casino gambling conference in Atlantic City say the US Congress is too badly divided to act on Internet gambling, so individual states will start approving it on their own within the next two years. The US Congress is too badly … and more »

Patrick’s perplexing veto enables lax scrutiny of gambling hires – Boston Globe

Patrick's perplexing veto enables lax scrutiny of gambling hiresBoston GlobeWith so much at stake for the state, and his own reputation on the line, the governor should do all he can to instill public confidence in those who play any role in policing the Bay State's fledgling gambling industry. Instead, Patrick is doing his …STATEHOUSE [...]

Ill. Senate president champions online gambling – BusinessWeek

Casino City Times Ill. Senate president champions online gamblingBusinessWeekBy CHRISTOPHER WILLS Illinois should move quickly to establish itself as an international leader in online poker and other types of Internet gambling, state Senate President John Cullerton said Tuesday, claiming the payoff could amount to hundreds of …Senate leader wants to legalize online pokerChicago TribuneIllinois legislative [...]

Senate to vote on gaming facilities operating in gray areas of the law – Seacoastonline.com

Senate to vote on gaming facilities operating in gray areas of the lawSeacoastonline.comSimilar moves are under way in Ohio, Florida, Massachusetts and other states, where this form of gaming has taken hold. "From what I've heard," said Sen. Bob Odell, "I have no doubt that this is gambling. You have to pay to get in, [...]

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